A few minutes ago, the Moon entered its Crescent Phase, whose keyword is Expansion. (The Moon was at 1Vir18 in my 12th house and the Sun was at 16Can18 in my 10th house.) Overnight, the Moon will transit my natal Uranus (in my 12th house). About a half hour before podne (zuhr), Mercury will enter my 11th house. About 10 minutes before ikindija ('asr), the Moon will transit my natal Pluto (in my 12th house).

I met with a former fellow grad student for lunch today in New Haven. It was good to catch up.

The latest issue of The Mountain Astrologer arrived today. One of the articles is by an astrologer who is also a Psychosynthesis therapist. One of his books is on Pluto, Uranus, and the lunar nodes. Coincidentally, the Moon is transiting my natal Uranus and Pluto within the coming day. This article reminded me of a book by Dane Rudhyar that a local astrologer gave me, Astrology and the Modern Psyche, which includes a section on Psychosynthesis. When I opened the book, I discovered that it had been signed by the author and also included Rudhyar's professional card as "Consultant for transpersonal re-valuations."